Payment System
Last updated: 01.2025
The DSA5 system offers an automated payment system that allows players and Game Masters to easily manage money amounts. Payments can be made via chat commands or the GM Menu.
Chat Commands for Payments
Request Payment
/pay [Amount]
Creates a payment request in chat. Players can click the button to pay the amount.
Examples:
/pay 5- 5 Silver Thalers/pay 2.5- 2 Silver Thalers, 5 Farthings/pay 10 (Lodging)- With description
Give Money
/getPaid [Amount]
Creates a message through which players can receive money.
Examples:
/getPaid 100- 100 Silver Thalers reward/getPaid 50 (Quest Reward)- With description
The Payment Message
After a chat command, a message appears with:
- Amount: The amount to be paid/received
- Description: Optional, specified in parentheses
- Button: “Pay” or “Receive”
Making a Payment
- Click the Button in the chat message
- The system checks if enough money is available
- On success, money is automatically deducted/added
- A confirmation appears in chat
- The button disappears for you
Not Enough Money
If a character doesn’t have enough money:
- A warning is displayed
- The payment is not processed
- The button remains active
Payments via GM Menu
As a Game Master, you can process payments through the GM Menu:
Deduct Money from Players
- Open the GM Menu (key M)
- Select the affected characters
- Click Collect (coin icon with minus)
- Enter the amount
- Confirm the payment
Distribute Money to Players
- Open the GM Menu
- Select the receiving characters
- Click Pay Out (coin icon with plus)
- Enter the amount
- Confirm the payout
Automatic Currency Conversion
The system automatically handles currency conversion:
| Currency | Value in Silver |
|---|---|
| Ducat | 10 Silver |
| Silver Thaler | 1 Silver |
| Farthing | 0.1 Silver |
| Penny | 0.01 Silver |
When paying, the system will:
- Use larger denominations first
- Break down coins as needed
- Display the equivalent in your currency setting
Integration with Money Tracker
If the Money Tracker is enabled:
- All payments are logged automatically
- View payment history in the character’s tracker journal
- See AP and Money Tracker for details
Tips
- Descriptions: Always add descriptions for record-keeping
- Group Payments: Use GM Menu for efficient group distributions
- Currency Display: Check system settings for currency display preferences
- Audit Trail: Enable Money Tracker for complete transaction history
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